Quick answers
- Does Ethan A. Nicholls accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ethan A. Nicholls accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ethan A. Nicholls see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 265 Original Medicare patients and 275 services for Ethan A. Nicholls. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ethan A. Nicholls's NPI number?
- 1801805106. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Ethan A. Nicholls, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 265 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 275 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)121 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)55 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)18 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on eye (00140)17 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (00813)15 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis32%
- Diabetes31%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ethan A. Nicholls is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3200 Kearney StFremont, CA 94538 (510) 490‑1222
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ethan A. Nicholls as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sutter Bay Medical Foundation3,829 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Fremont
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fremont, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1801805106 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians